Palestinian Authority arrests journalists critical of Abbas despite ‘guaranteed’ rights

Palestinian Authority arrests journalists critical of Abbas despite ‘guaranteed’ rights

Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — The Palestinian Authority, despite appeals from Western donors, continues its crackdown on the media in the West Bank. PA security forces have been arresting Palestinian journalists on charges of insulting chairman Mahmoud Abbas. Opposition sources said the arrests were conducted by the Preventive Security Apparatus and General Intelligence Security. “PCHR […]